Q: Should I file a civil suite against the negligent driver, being the insurance company's offer does not cover my damages
A: It is difficult to answer this question.You should contact an IL attorney if the accident happened in Illinois. You could contact myself or any other IL attorney who does personal injury cases, which include car accidents. Gather copies of the police report, all your medical records from your medical treatment, all your itemized bills, pictures of your car, copies of repair bills or estimates and detail on any lost wages. Then go see an attorney ASAP as there are statute of limitations that may apply that can bar your case forever. A good attorney can help explain your options and the costs associated with filing a lawsuit, which can be costs to file a complaint, service of same by the sheriff, doctor's fees for depositions and the like. This post does is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Only a signed contract with this firm creates this.
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